US Bridges

Boat Ramp RD over Little Sarasota Bay

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Sarasota County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Casey Key RD · Structure no. 174116

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boat Ramp RD over Little Sarasota Bay is a concrete slab carrying Boat Ramp RD over Little Sarasota Bay in Sarasota County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoat Ramp RD
CrossesLittle Sarasota Bay
Location0.1MI E of Casey Key RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySarasota County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.12506, -82.46999
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boat Ramp RD over Little Sarasota Bay built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boat Ramp RD over Little Sarasota Bay in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Boat Ramp RD over Little Sarasota Bay carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Boat Ramp RD over Little Sarasota Bay?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Boat Ramp RD over Little Sarasota Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.